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Since 1923 • For a greater Loyola

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Law enforcement and other emergency personnel respond to the scene of a shooting at the Grand 16 movie theater on Thursday, July 23, 2015, in Lafayette, La.

Trend in gun violence sparks national attention

Jamal Melancon August 27, 2015
A violent trend of gun use is on the rise, bringing national attention to stories like the recent theater shooting in Lafayette and local shootings in the French Quarter.

Two Virginia journalists killed on air

Skyllarr Trusty August 27, 2015
Two Virginia Journalists Killed on the Air
Courtney Beckwith, left, and Amber Beckwith are married by Rev. Lori Hlaban on Monday, June 9, 2014, in Waukesha, Wisc. The couple had their names changed legally after an earlier commitment ceremony.

Louisiana embraces same-sex marriage rights

Rebeca Trejo August 27, 2015
On June 26, in a 5-4 landmark decision, the nation's highest jurisdiction changed the course of history by ruling state bans on same-sex marriage as unconstitutional in Obergefell v. Hodges.
The monument of P.G.T. Beauregard, a Confederate general, is perched at the entrance of City Park. The monument is one of four in New Orleans dedicated to the Civil War period considered for removal after a national conversation about racism and Confederate symbolism was ignited by the murders of 9 people in the church shooting in Charleston, SC in June 2015. Photo credit: Rodriana Edwards

Confederate Monuments Cause Problems in the City of New Orleans

Sidney Holmes August 21, 2015
Confederate monuments around New Orleans are under review
A man is arrested for violating the curfew Tuesday, April 28, 2015, in Baltimore. A line of police behind riot shields hurled smoke grenades and fired pepper balls at dozens of protesters to enforce a citywide curfew.

Tensions in Baltimore calm down after curfew

May 1, 2015

BALTIMORE (AP) — Schools reopened across the city and tensions seemed to ease Wednesday after Baltimore made it through the first night of its curfew without the widespread violence many had feared. With...

LSU considers filing academic bankruptcy

May 1, 2015

Public colleges in Louisiana faced with cuts from the state may have the option to raise tuition and fee rates thanks to lawmaker’s proposals. The house and senate education committees approved bills...

Public high school graduation rates rise

May 1, 2015

High school graduation rates are on a steady increase in Louisiana. Since the 2006-07 school year, graduation rates have been increasing in public high schools throughout Louisiana, going up 8 percent. In...

People clear the debris from damage caused by Saturday's earthquake in Sakhu, on the outskirts of Kathmandu, Nepal, Wednesday, April 29, 2015. The 7.8 magnitude earthquake shook Nepal’s capital and the densely populated Kathmandu valley on Saturday devastating the region and leaving tens of thousands shell-shocked and sleeping in streets.

7.8 magnitude earthquake dismantles Nepal

May 1, 2015

Residents work to clear debris and damage from the earthquake in Sakhu, Nepal. A magnitude 7.8 earthquake hit Nepal on Saturday, April 25. The earthquake originated outside the capital city of Kathmandu...

Lethal drug under scrutiny

May 1, 2015

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Attorneys for several Oklahoma death row inmates are appealing to the U.S. Supreme Court to outlaw a sedative that is used in the process of lethal injection. The appeal is a result...

Born to Run 5k supports Woman’s New Life Center

Born to Run 5k supports Woman’s New Life Center

Raquel Derganz Baker, [email protected] @Raqui_Road May 1, 2015

For veteran runner Rachel Quintana, the Woman's New Life Center Born to Run 5K is not just a way to support fitness, fun and pro-life work; it’s also a family tradition. “My family and I have run...

Lawmaker introduces 'Marriage and Conscience bill' targeting LGBT couples

Lawmaker introduces ‘Marriage and Conscience bill’ targeting LGBT couples

By Sarah-Anne Smurlick, [email protected] @golfinggal11 April 29, 2015

A Louisiana representative proposed a Marriage and Conscience bill to the state legislature that would offer protection to those not wanting to provide services related to marriages on the basis of religious...

Brief: Princeton Review and College of Distinction recognize Loyola

The Maroon August 22, 2013

The College of Distinction and the Princeton Review awarded Loyola with distinctions this summer. College of Distinction acknowledged Loyola University New Orleans for the improvement of students through...

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